Analysis of the effect of MTMS-based silica powder as top coat on multi-layer coating on hydrophobicity of steel

Lana Awathifi, A. Amilia, Linda Silvia, Mochamad Zainuri*

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Abstract

A hydrophobic silica layer on the steel surface has been successfully fabricated. This layer with modified silica aims to determine the effect of silica powder as a filler in the topcoat in increasing the hydrophobicity of steel. Silica was obtained from the synthesis of methyltrimethoxysilane (MTMS) precursor using the sol-gel method. Silica was mixed with steel marine paint and coated as a topcoat on the steel surface. Coating paint on steel used a multi-layer coating with a spray coating method. The topcoat layer was varied with silica concentrations of 0 wt.%, 3 wt.%, 6 wt.%, 9 wt.%, and 12 wt.%. The characterization of the layers was done using WCA (Water Contact Angle) and AFM (Atomic Force Microscope). The characterization results revealed that the addition of MTMS-based silica concentration on the topcoat increased surface roughness and water contact angle to become hydrophobic. Layers with a silica concentration of 12 wt.% had the highest water contact angle values of 102° by fresh water and 104° by seawater.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2nd International Symposium on Physics and Applications 2021
EditorsRetno Asih, Nasori, Saifuddin, Muhammad Haekal
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9780735444676
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 9 May 2023
Event2nd International Symposium on Physics and Applications 2021, ISPA 2021 - Surabaya, Indonesia
Duration: 13 Nov 202114 Nov 2021

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume2604
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

Conference2nd International Symposium on Physics and Applications 2021, ISPA 2021
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CitySurabaya
Period13/11/2114/11/21

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